File Extension Database

Open EXP File

The EXP file extension is used for different types of files, requiring different software packages to open.

Symbol export file

The most common type of EXP file is a symbol export file, a kind of developer file used by an Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

This type of EXP file contains data from symbol tables that provide information about a code to support programs for building software, such as debuggers.

Intuit QuickBooks

Different programs export files in different formats.

One program that may have the ability to open an EXP format export file is Intuit QuickBooks Pro 2011.

CATIA 4

Another use for the EXP file is an export file created by CATIA version 4, a program for building three-dimensional computer models for industrial design.

This type of EXP file contains a 3-dimensional model, as well as a bill of materials and other information necessary to create the model.

Aurora Expert

A less common type of EXP file is the communication trace file created by Aurora Expert.

In this case, EXP refers to "Expert".

This type of EXP file contains a record of how data travels, which is useful when analyzing communications and networks.

SonicWall

Another less common type of EXP file is the preferred one for the SonicWALL firewall program.

This EXP file contains information about the firewall configuration and settings, automatically saved in the "sonicwall.exp" file.

Software to open EXP files

To open an EXP file, it is necessary to ensure the type of format and the program that created it, and then you must have one of the following program packages:

Microsoft Visual Studio
Intuit QuickBooks
Dassault Systemes CATIA
Trend Communications Aurora Expert (Hardware)
SonicWall

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.exp.10.0
VisualStudio.exp.9.0

How Can I Open EXP File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open EXP file is to find a EXP file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EXP file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open EXP file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as EXP file opener then try to search online for "EXP viewer", "application to open EXP file" or "open EXP file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open EXP file

How Can I Open EXP File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a EXP file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EXP file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with EXP file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as EXP file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open EXP file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open EXP file then try to search for "EXP viewer", "application to open EXP file" or "read EXP file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read EXP file

How Can I Open EXP File on Android

If you downloaded a EXP file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded EXP file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "EXP".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "EXP viewer", "EXP file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open EXP File on iPhone or iPad

To open EXP File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the EXP file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "EXP". This way you can find apps which can open EXP files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "EXP viewer" or "EXP file" online in your favorite search engine.

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